What blocking does in VRChat
When you block someone in VRChat, you prevent them from seeing you in public worlds, sending you messages, or joining instances where you are present. The blocked person cannot find your profile, add you as a friend, or interact with you in any way. However, blocking in VRChat is not invisible — the other person will eventually realize they cannot reach you, though the app does not send them a notification that says "you have been blocked."
VRChat's block feature works differently depending on where you are. In public worlds, a blocked person straightforward will not see you appear, even if you are in the same room. If they try to join an instance you are in, the system will not let them enter. In private instances (worlds you create or control), blocking has less effect because the blocked person was never invited anyway.
The block is permanent until you remove it. You can unblock someone at any time through your friends list or by searching their username, but you have to do this manually — VRChat does not automatically unblock people after a set period.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking someone in VRChat prevents them from seeing you in public worlds, messaging you, or joining instances where you are present.
- The blocked person will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they will notice they cannot find you or send you messages.
- Blocking only affects public interactions; it does not prevent someone from seeing your profile if they already know your username and visit it directly.
- You can unblock someone at any time by finding their name in your blocked list and removing them manually.
- VRChat also offers a mute feature, which hides someone's voice and avatar in your view without blocking their ability to interact with you.
How to block someone in VRChat
To block someone, open your social menu while in VRChat — this is usually the menu that shows your friends list. Find the person you want to block by searching their username or scrolling through your recent interactions. Once you find them, select their profile and look for a block option, which is typically labeled "Block User" or shown as a block icon.
After you confirm the block, that person will be added to your blocked list. You can view your blocked list at any time in the social menu to see who you have blocked or to unblock someone. The block takes effect when ready, so if the person tries to join a world you are in, they will receive a message saying they cannot enter that instance.
What the blocked person experiences
When someone is blocked, they cannot see you in public worlds — your avatar straightforward does not appear to them. If they try to send you a message, it will fail to deliver, though VRChat does not always show them an error message explaining why. If they try to join an instance where you are present, they will get a message saying the instance is full or unavailable, even if it is not.
The blocked person can still see your public profile if they search for you by username, but they cannot add you as a friend, send you a direct message, or interact with you in any world. If they try to join a world you are in, the system will prevent them from entering that specific instance.
VRChat does not tell the blocked person that you blocked them. However, after repeated failed attempts to message you or join worlds with you, they will likely figure out that you have blocked them.
Blocking versus muting in VRChat
VRChat offers two separate tools: blocking and muting. Muting is less severe than blocking. When you mute someone, you still see them in worlds and they can still interact with you, but you cannot hear their voice and their avatar appears invisible to you. Muting is useful when someone is being annoying but you do not want to completely cut off contact.
Blocking is the stronger action — it removes the person from your world entirely and prevents all interaction. Use muting if you just want to avoid someone's voice or presence temporarily. Use blocking if you want to stop someone from contacting you or joining your instances.
You can mute and block the same person at the same time. Some people mute someone first to see if the problem goes away, then block them if it does not.
What happens to your data when you block someone
Blocking someone does not delete any messages or data that already exists between you. If you and the blocked person had a conversation before you blocked them, those messages remain in your chat history. However, the blocked person cannot send you new messages, so no new data will be created between you going forward.
VRChat keeps a record that you blocked this person on your account. This information is stored on VRChat's servers and is tied to your account. If you unblock them later, the block history remains in your account data, though VRChat does not show you a log of when you blocked or unblocked people.
The blocked person's account is not affected by your block. They can still use VRChat normally, visit other worlds, and interact with other people. Your block only affects their ability to reach you.
When blocking does not work as expected
Blocking prevents someone from joining the same instance as you, but it does not prevent them from being in the same world. If you are in a public world and someone you blocked joins that world, the system will place you in different instances of that world automatically. You will not see them and they will not see you, but you are technically in the same world file.
If someone creates their own private instance of a world and invites people, blocking does not prevent them from doing this. Blocking only stops them from joining instances you are in or creating instances specifically to reach you.
Blocking also does not prevent someone from talking about you in other worlds or to other people. If you block someone, they can still mention you to their friends or discuss you in group chats — VRChat has no way to prevent this.
Unblocking someone in VRChat
To unblock someone, go to your social menu and find your blocked list. This is usually a separate section from your friends list. Search for the person's name or scroll through your blocked list until you find them. Select their name and choose the unblock option, which is typically labeled "Unblock User."
Once you unblock someone, they can when ready message you, add you as a friend, and join instances where you are present. There is no waiting period or confirmation step — the unblock takes effect right away. If they try to join a world you are in before you unblock them, they will still be blocked, but any attempt after you unblock them will succeed.
You can block and unblock the same person as many times as you want. VRChat does not limit how many times you can block or unblock someone, and there is no penalty for doing so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone tell if I blocked them?
VRChat does not send a notification saying you blocked them, but they will figure it out after they cannot message you, find you in worlds, or join instances with you. There is no way to block someone invisibly — they will eventually notice the pattern.
If I block someone, can they still see my profile?
They can see your profile if they search for you by username directly, but they cannot add you as a friend or send you messages from your profile. Blocking prevents interaction, not visibility of your public information.
Does blocking someone delete our chat history?
No. Messages you sent before blocking remain in your chat history. The blocked person cannot see new messages you send, but old conversations stay in both accounts unless you manually delete them.
What is the difference between blocking and reporting someone?
Blocking is a personal action that stops someone from reaching you. Reporting sends a complaint to VRChat's moderation team if someone broke the platform's rules. You can do both — block them to stop the interaction and report them so VRChat can investigate.
If I unblock someone, do they get notified?
No. Unblocking someone does not send them a notification. They will only know you unblocked them if they try to contact you and suddenly succeed, or if you tell them directly.